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Canadian nationals executed in China, sparks outrage

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed the executions on Wednesday, stating that Ottawa had sought clemency but was ultimately unsuccessful…reports Asian Lite News China has executed four Canadian nationals on drug-related charges,

March 21, 2025

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China Controls Thai Press in Xinjiang Visit

The visit was part of Beijing’s effort to showcase the welfare of Uyghurs who had been deported from Thailand…reports Asian Lite News Chinese authorities closely monitored Thai journalists during a tightly controlled

March 20, 2025

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BNP Alleges Conspiracy to Weaken Party

At an iftar event in Dhaka, BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas voiced concerns over what he described as deliberate media bias against the party. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed

March 20, 2025

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Hydropower at Risk as Pak Dams Reach Dead Levels

Water and Power Development Authority reports Tarbela Dam has dried up at 1,402 feet, while Mangla and Chashma Barrage also hit dead levels, worsening Pakistan’s water crisis. Pakistan is grappling with a

March 20, 2025

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India, Malaysia Push for Faster Asean FTA Review

India’s Minister of State for Commerce, Jitin Prasada met with Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Liew Chin Tong in New Delhi. India and Malaysia have agreed to accelerate the

March 20, 2025

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Modi likely to visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit

The BIMSTEC Summit aims to foster regional cooperation between South and Southeast Asia, with seven member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely

March 20, 2025

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‘Weaponisation of trade a concern’

At Raisina Dialogue, external affairs minister Jaishankar speaks about ways to deal with the weaponisation of trade and says it is key to stay on the “right side” of the weapon so

March 20, 2025

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Dhaka Celebrates 111 Years of Indian Cinema

Indian cinema, celebrating its 111th year in 2025, has a rich history, starting with the Lumiere brothers’ first film show in Mumbai…reports Asian Lite News An exhibition celebrating 111 years of Indian

March 19, 2025

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UN Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, End to Blockade

Fletcher said suspending aid and commercial materials is reversing the progress achieved during the ceasefire…reports Asian Lite News The UN humanitarian chief has called for a renewed Gaza ceasefire and urged Israel

March 19, 2025

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India Thrives Against the Odds, Says Jaishankar

Stressing that the world has not always been kind to India, Jaishankar said, “Third, I would argue that in a way we have navigated, adapted to a world which has not always

March 18, 2025

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